Side-by-side comparison
Compare Zoho Payroll vs factoHR on pricing, free access, features, support and limitations using source-backed profile data and visible check dates.
Quick answer
There is no universal winner here. The better choice depends on the workflow, budget and limitation you can accept.
Choose it for: Indian small and mid-sized employers wanting payroll, compliance and employee self-service
Starting price: Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually
Watch for: Designed primarily for India rather than multi-country payroll
Choose it for: Indian businesses of 20–300 employees that want payroll, attendance and expenses without add-ons
Starting price: Free up to 20 employees; paid from ₹4,499/month
Watch for: Paid plans are billed yearly; performance management requires Ultimate
Full comparison
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| Compare | Zoho Payroll | factoHR |
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| Best for | Indian small and mid-sized employers wanting payroll, compliance and employee self-service | Indian businesses of 20–300 employees that want payroll, attendance and expenses without add-ons |
| Avoid if | You need a global multi-country payroll platform | You need month-to-month billing with no annual commitment |
| Starting price | Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually | Free up to 20 employees; paid from ₹4,499/month |
| Pricing model | Per organisation with included employee allowance, then per additional employee | Monthly rate for up to 50 employees, billed yearly, plus a per-employee charge |
| Free plan / trial | Yes | Free plan for up to 20 employees; free trial on paid plans |
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud with mobile app |
| India readiness | Excellent: India-specific payroll, compliance and INR pricing | Built for Indian payroll and HR compliance |
| Support | Vendor help center and online support; plan-dependent | Contact vendor |
| Biggest limitation | Designed primarily for India rather than multi-country payroll | Paid plans are billed yearly; performance management requires Ultimate |
| Evidence | Not recorded | Verified on vendor site |
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| Pricing source | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) |
Prices are taken from each vendor's own pricing page on the dates shown. Taxes and add-ons may apply; confirm before you buy.
Pricing snapshot
Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually
Free up to 20 employees; paid from ₹4,499/month
Evidence and freshness
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